US Bridges

FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 079410101 · Structure no. 000000000177800

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 73 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM & 220th ST
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location079410101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68909, -95.57374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM & 220th ST over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.